Open, close and supervise buildings during youth basketball on Saturdays

TITLE: Building Monitor / District Custodian I 

REPORTS TO:   Director of Facilities and Operations or Designee

Temporary Position

Will work 8 hour shifts on Saturdays between 8am-8pm through February 25, 2023.

PURPOSE

To provide weekend or evening access to district buildings for outside groups use of facilities.   This position will open buildings and gyms, ensure setup, monitor proper building use, clean/stock bathrooms, clean/disinfect used areas, secure buildings at end of shift.  

To Perform a variety of tasks involving general care of buildings and grounds.  Work involves the cleaning, repairing, and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.  Primary responsibility is to provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to work, learn, play and develop.  Maintain the school building in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

This is the entry level class within the Custodian series.  Positions at this level typically perform similar duties as the Head Custodian, but are not expected to perform with the same independence, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making on matters relating to established procedures and methods and are also distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive supervision from Administrator and may receive guidance and direction from the Director of Facilities and Operations or Head Custodian or Lead Custodian.  Exercises no supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of custodial work, including the use of cleaning methods and materials and the use of equipment
• Minimum three years of experience in work relating to the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in performance of duties
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to attend workshops and training sessions on cleaning materials and methods
• Knowledge and ability to locate and read MSD sheets within buildings
• Ability to perform basic computer skills
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• General construction or maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to work harmoniously and communicate with students, parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and techniques
• Follow a schedule developed with supervisor
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Participate in the general cleaning, including such things as washing windows and doors; sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and waxing floors; cleaning and vacuuming carpets
• Set up and take down chairs, bleachers, and equipment for concerts, games and assemblies
• Assume responsibility for the general security and safety of the building
• Submit work orders as needed
• Dust and clean classrooms, offices and community spaces.  Clean sinks, toilets and other related equipment in restrooms and locker rooms, and replenish supplies as needed
• Assure that school grounds are well maintained
• Set up and clean cafeteria
• Maintain inventory of supplies and order supplies when needed from Maintenance Department
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as required
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times
• Insure that energy practices are in use
• Immediately report any damage to school property to Director of Facilities and Operations

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all of the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb stairs  
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and smell
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision 
• Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate cleaning tools

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance.  Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.